George Allison
George Allison is the founder and editor of the UK Defence Journal. He holds a degree in Cyber Security from Glasgow Caledonian University and specialises in naval and cyber security topics. George has appeared on national radio and television to provide commentary on defence and security issues. Twitter: @geoallison
US Navy 2nd Fleet Declares Full Operational Capability
The United States Second Fleet achieved full operational capability on December the 31st, 2019.
Germany procures Enforcer missiles from MBDA
MBDA has been awarded a contract by Germany for the acquisition of Enforcer missile systems for the German Armed Forces.
Russia says first hypersonic missiles enter operational service
Russia has reportedly placed the first 'Avangard' hypersonic missiles into service, according to state media.
Boeing to deliver AH-64E Apache helicopters to three countries
Boeing and the U.S. Army have finalised orders from three nations to provide their armed forces with the new AH-64E Apache.
Only 20 out of 152 German Tiger and NH90 helicopters ready for action
The German Army is currently facing severe available issues with its helicopter fleet.
80 Royal Regiment of Scotland soldiers test positive for drugs over two years
A total of 30 service personnel failed drug tests in the first 10 months of 2019 while 50 tested positive for drugs in 2018.
Lockheed Martin delivered 134 F-35 jets in 2019
Lockheed Martin delivered the 134th F-35 aircraft at the end of 2019, exceeding the joint government and industry delivery goal of 131 aircraft.
Raytheon signs $768m AMRAAM missile contract
The order includes AMRAAM missile sales to the United Kingdom and 21 other countries.
British Tempest combat jet project gathers pace
The firms involved in the Tempest programme are to increase the number of people working on the project from 1,000 to 2,500.
MBDA to integrate Meteor missile onto the South Korean KF-X future fighter
MBDA has been awarded a contract for the integration of the Meteor missile onto the KF-X future Korean fighter aircraft.
